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E.T. · 03-04-2023, 07:02 PM

Never tried this stuff before, but I just took the SS out for a spin today since the temps here in OH were in the 40s. It's been in the garage all winter, so as usual, it was running like crap. As usual, I didn't think of putting stabilizer in the tank before winter, haha. It was at about 1/4 tank of gas, and I didn't want to fill 'er up since I know I won't be driving it much for a while yet.

So, figured I'd try the booster. I'm guessing it probably doesn't do much, but it said "made with jet fuel", so I just had to try it

I also put about 4 gallons of fresh 93 in. She's happy now! When I first fired her up, I was getting 'service stabilitrak" messages, and if I tried to accelerate fast, the engine would stutter, and exhaust would crackle and pop. Car was NOT happy. Then again, it's tuned for 93. All is well now, and a quick trip on the highway confirms the engine is back to its usual NASCAR-sounding self

As for next winter, if I add some stabilizer to the tank when I put the car away, would that help avoid these issues? I try to leave just a little gas in the tank before storing (like 1/4 tank or less). Figure there's no point in filling up and just parking it for several months.

SS_Don · 03-04-2023, 07:45 PM

Fill it up and add sta-bil for the winter. Filling it will prevent condensation from forming.

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bsn · 03-04-2023, 08:58 PM

Yep you want a full tank.

Tajefe Couple · 03-04-2023, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Don

Fill it up and add sta-bil for the winter. Filling it will prevent condensation from forming.

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This and I like the sta-bil 360 if it's parked for a bit.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-06-2023, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Don

Fill it up and add sta-bil for the winter. Filling it will prevent condensation from forming.

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This for sure!! And some Sta-bil for long periods of storage. The alcohol content in today's fuel attracts/invites condensation in the tank if not filled up.

BehindBlueI's · 03-06-2023, 05:41 PM

Fill is as full as you can, less air equals less moisture. Why *not* fill it, you think gas will be cheaper next spring? Consider it an investment

Jet fuel claim is fun marketing but jet fuel in your car would not go well for you. About on par with trying diesel or kerosene.

03-04-2023, 07:02 PM	#1
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	STP octane booster Never tried this stuff before, but I just took the SS out for a spin today since the temps here in OH were in the 40s. It's been in the garage all winter, so as usual, it was running like crap. As usual, I didn't think of putting stabilizer in the tank before winter, haha. It was at about 1/4 tank of gas, and I didn't want to fill 'er up since I know I won't be driving it much for a while yet. So, figured I'd try the booster. I'm guessing it probably doesn't do much, but it said "made with jet fuel", so I just had to try it I also put about 4 gallons of fresh 93 in. She's happy now! When I first fired her up, I was getting 'service stabilitrak" messages, and if I tried to accelerate fast, the engine would stutter, and exhaust would crackle and pop. Car was NOT happy. Then again, it's tuned for 93. All is well now, and a quick trip on the highway confirms the engine is back to its usual NASCAR-sounding self As for next winter, if I add some stabilizer to the tank when I put the car away, would that help avoid these issues? I try to leave just a little gas in the tank before storing (like 1/4 tank or less). Figure there's no point in filling up and just parking it for several months. Attached Images __________________

03-04-2023, 07:45 PM	#2
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,427 View My Garage	Fill it up and add sta-bil for the winter. Filling it will prevent condensation from forming. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 \| Range AFM Disabler Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo \| Footwell Lighting \| Umbra Sequential LED Taillights ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Banks Data Pro and Pro gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

03-04-2023, 08:58 PM	#3
bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 469	Yep you want a full tank.

03-06-2023, 05:41 PM	#6
BehindBlueI's Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Midwest Posts: 314	Fill is as full as you can, less air equals less moisture. Why not fill it, you think gas will be cheaper next spring? Consider it an investment Jet fuel claim is fun marketing but jet fuel in your car would not go well for you. About on par with trying diesel or kerosene.